https://www.occac.org en-us https://www.occac.org/releases/markrodriguez-ADofYear Cleveland, OH---Cuyahoga Community College's Mark Rodriguez has been named the 2012-13 Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) Athletic Director of the Year. Thu, 01 Aug 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/releases/markrodriguez-ADofYear https://www.occac.org/releases/allsportsaward-2012-13 Owens Community College has captured the 2012-13 Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) All-Sports Award. Wed, 31 Jul 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/releases/allsportsaward-2012-13 https://www.occac.org/releases/owens-athletics-yearinreview Toledo, OH---The 2012-13 year for Express athletics saw four Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) titles, four region/district championships and four National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) D-II National Tournament appearances. Fri, 12 Jul 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/releases/owens-athletics-yearinreview https://www.occac.org/releases/njcaa-academic-awards Colorado Springs, CO---The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has announced the names of the 2012-13 NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Awards as well as the NJCAA Academic Teams of the Year. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/releases/njcaa-academic-awards https://www.occac.org/releases/OCCACacademicteam The Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) has announced its postseason All-Academic team. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/releases/OCCACacademicteam https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130617gpfk9l Sylvania, OH---Sean Koerber, a sophomore right handed pitcher for the Express baseball team, has signed to continue his playing career at Lourdes University. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130617gpfk9l https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/201306162chbcj Tiffin, OH---Logan Shullick, a sophomore outfielder for the Express baseball team, has signed to continue his playing career at Tiffin University. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/201306162chbcj https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130612uauikv Fort Wayne, IN---Sophomore pitcher Dane Davis has signed with NCAA D-I Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130612uauikv https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130611lnj71o Kirtland, OH---Freshman pitcher Brandon Easton (Pymatuning Valley, Ohio) became the first Laker since 2009 to be selected in the Major League Baseball draft when he was picked in the 24th round by the Minnesota Twins on Saturday afternoon. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130611lnj71o https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130611u52ivy Colorado Springs, Colo.---Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) Player of the Year Wil Shortreed (Westlake, Ohio / Westlake HS) has been named a Second Team All-American by the NJCAA after a strong sophomore campaign. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130611u52ivy https://www.occac.org/releases/bb-sb-awards-2013 The Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) has announced postseason awards for baseball and softball. Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/releases/bb-sb-awards-2013 https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130510zupeud Battle Creek, MI---The Express baseball team saw their tournament run and season end today with losses to Delta College and Muskegon Community College. Thu, 09 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130510zupeud https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/2013050982ndb3 Battle Creek, MI---Nate Manis came through with a two-out, bases loaded single through the right side in the 10th inning to give the Express baseball team a 6-4 win in today's winner's bracket quarterfinal game against Jackson Community College. Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/2013050982ndb3 https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130509xnw67w Dayton, OH---Sophomore infielder Austin Downing has committed to play at The University of Dayton next season. Tue, 07 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130509xnw67w https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130503p0ew57 Kirtland, OH---Entering the final weekend of conference play, the Lakeland baseball team trailed first place Sinclair by three games. Fri, 03 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130503p0ew57 https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/201304301k1ao0 Dayton, OH---The home of the Dragons became the home of the Sinclair Tartan Pride for one game on Wednesday as they faced the Urbana Blue Knights in frigid conditions. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/201304301k1ao0 https://www.occac.org/releases/occac-pow-april21 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/releases/occac-pow-april21 https://www.occac.org/releases/occac-pow-april14 Sophomores Austin Cowan (Owens CC) and Lexi Sheets (Cuyahoga CC) have been named the OCCAC Player of the Week in baseball and softball, respectively. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/releases/occac-pow-april14 https://www.occac.org/releases/occac-pow-april7 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/releases/occac-pow-april7 https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130410hm30qn Five players collected multi-hit games as the Pride picked up the win on Monday night. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130410hm30qn https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130410ywphuj Having lost their previous two games, the Tartan Pride were looking to get back on track at Ashland but that didn’t happen. Free bases (20) and defense miscues (10) all day were the story as the Eagles won both games. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130410ywphuj https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130402ek9pyj Toledo, OH---Nick Morrow picked up the complete game victory in game two to help the Express baseball team pick up a split in today's doubleheader against Ashland University JV. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130402ek9pyj https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130402vqsxvs Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130402vqsxvs https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130402dzo3l4 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130402dzo3l4 https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130325pnn118 Dayton, OH---In a four game series that had just about everything, the Tartan Pride found a way pick up three wins. Highlights of the series included three one run games, two extra-inning games, and the return of Pride pitcher Stephen Holland. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130325pnn118 https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130317q6hj3u Toledo, Ohio --- Sophomore designated hitter Logan Shullick drove in four runs, and freshman lefthander Luke Whelpton went 5-2/3 innings as the Owens Express baseball team split a pair of games with Muskegon Community College on Sunday afternoon at Express Field. Sun, 17 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130317q6hj3u https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130318eomtdn The Parkland Cobras defeated the Sinclair Tartan Pride on a frigid day at Athletes in Action. Sun, 17 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130318eomtdn https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/2013031711j3ux Sinclair’s offense struck first when Centerfielder Jon Lowe tripled to lead off the bottom of the first inning and later scored on a groundball by Drew Williams to put the Pride out in front 1-0. Parkland struck back quick against Pride starter Tyler Sexton in the top of the second inning, scoring two runs and taking the lead. Sat, 16 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/2013031711j3ux https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130317x2dkxq Freshman righty Zach Ryan toed the rubber for the Tartan Pride against Kellogg in the nightcap of Saturday’s games at Athletes in Action. Sat, 16 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130317x2dkxq https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130317cqcuw4 Kellogg got off to a great start scoring two in the first inning off starter Craig Koehler. Koehler started the game off with an error of his own and gave up hits during the inning. Fri, 15 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT https://www.occac.org/sports/bsb/2012-13/releases/20130317cqcuw4